Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Audiovisual Tool to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening among Rural Appalachian Kentucky Adults

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Examines an audiovisual tool to improve understanding of fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) directions and assesses the tool's feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in an Appalachian population of Kentucky. Utilizes survey data and focus group feedback from 692 individuals to examine FIT completion. Discusses colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality and strategies to improve screening.

Aaron J. Kruse-Diehr, Derek Cegelka, Elizabeth Holtsclaw, et al.

Public Health, 12

07/2024

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Appalachia · Cancer · Health literacy · Health screening · Mortality · Statistics and data · Technology for health and human services · Kentucky